• Evergreen
    Dense, dark green foliage with small leaves to 4.5cm (1¾in) long
  • Red
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Compact habit. Small flowers become prolific as shrub matures
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CAMELLIA x vernalis 'Yuletide'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
3 year £30.00 each 
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 3 - 5 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    A chance seedling that first bloomed in 1959
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, leaf spot
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. USA. 1959. Nuccio's Nurseries, California
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Camellias
  • Camellia Types
    Species
  • Core Plants
    Camellia
  • Flower Shape
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    To 7.5cm (3in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large border
    Cottage garden
    Patio / pot plants
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 5
    Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
    Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
    When: Annually after flowering.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Camellia - A guide to sizing and pricing
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
2.5m (8ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.5m (5ft)
  

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